Canyon 4WD L5-3.7L (2007)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Front Drive Axle
Differential Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke, Seal, and Dust Deflector Replacement - Front
Differential Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke, Seal, and Dust Deflector Replacement - Front
Tools Required
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J 8614-01 Flange and Pulley Holding Tool
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J 21128 Axle Pinion Oil Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the engine protection shield (EPS).
3. Remove the front propeller shaft.
4. Remove the brake calipers.
5. Measure the torque required in order to rotate the pinion. Use an inch-pound torque wrench. Record the torque value for reassembly. This will
give the combined preload for the following components:
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The pinion bearings
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The pinion seal
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The carrier bearings
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The axle bearings
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The axle seals
6. Scribe an alignment line between the pinion shaft and the pinion yoke.
